Black Stories: Dark Night Edition

moses. Verlag GmbH · Board game · 2019
2–99 20 min
7.0 rating Ludopedia
5.5 rating BGG
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7.0 rating Ludopedia
5.5 rating BGG
Our Verdict

If you enjoy unraveling macabre mysteries and love a good Q&A game, Black Stories: Dark Night Edition is the right pick to get everyone thinking and having fun.

Highlights
  • Sinister and intriguing enigmas
  • Stimulates logic and creativity
  • Super easy to learn
  • Plays with everyone!
Keep in mind
  • Requires yes/no questions
  • Can be a bit morbid
  • Relies on imagination
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About the game
Get ready to stay up all night with Black Stories: Dark Night Edition! This box is an invitation to dive into sinister enigmas and macabre stories, perfect for those who enjoy a spine-chilling suspense. The concept is simple: a card presents a snippet of a tragic or bizarre event, and the group has to figure out what happened. How? By asking questions that can only be answered with 'yes' or 'no'. It's a pure investigation game, where creativity and logic go hand-in-hand to piece together the puzzle. You'll need to gather clues, think outside the box, and perhaps even share a good laugh over the unusual situations that arise. Ideal for playing anywhere: in the car, on a trip, at a chill party, or even to banish boredom at home. With 50 different scenarios, it guarantees hours of fun and mystery for groups of any size, as it accommodates 2 to 99 players! The Dark Night edition adds an extra touch of darkness and secrets, promising sleepless nights (in a good way, of course!) to solve all the cases. If you enjoy unraveling mysteries and like games that stimulate the mind and interaction, this is a sure bet.
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Game: Black Stories
Publisher moses. Verlag GmbH
Designer Holger Bösch, Maximilian Schulz, Simon Meßmer
Artist Simon Meßmer
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people can play Black Stories: Dark Night Edition?
This game is super flexible! It's designed for 2 to 99 players, so you can play it as a duo or with a huge group.
How long does a game session last?
Each mystery usually takes about 20 minutes to solve, but this can vary depending on the group's skill in asking the right questions.
Do I need to know anything before playing?
No! The rules are very simple. One person reads the card with the enigma, and the others ask 'yes' or 'no' questions to figure out what happened.
What comes in the box?
It comes with a deck of 50 cards, each presenting a mysterious and sinister scenario for you to unravel.
Is it really a horror game?
It has dark and macabre themes, but the focus is more on mystery and deduction. The 'horror' is more about the atmosphere and stories, not jump scares.
Is it worth buying if I already own another version of Black Stories?
If you enjoy the series and want more enigmas with a darker twist, the Dark Night Edition offers 50 new cases. If you already have many cards, it might be worth checking if the themes appeal to you more.